Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fluidised Bed Biomass combustion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

To achieve the UK’s ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 without compromising energy security, the UK’s conventional power plants must be operated in a flexible manner in terms of high efficiency, using alternative fuels (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Nimmo, Prof L Ma

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced oxy-coal combustion modelling and optimisation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Oxy-coal combustion with recycled flue gas is an emerging technology for efficient carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) that can substantially reduce carbon emission from coal-fired power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Ralf Deiterding. PhD Supervisor: Charlie Ryan. Project description. For the past 50 years the dominant rockets used in space have been hydrazine based chemical thrusters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

We're seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our team in exploring optimal system configurations for achieving long-life, autonomous operation and high operating temperatures in micro-reactors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram, Dr ON Negri, Prof BL Lindley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Autonomous Control of an Electric Vehicle for Improving Energy Efficiency

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr. Anil Madhusudhanan and Prof. Suleiman Sharkh. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Madhusudhanan

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Microfluidics for Micro-AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles)

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This project will develop and test microfluidic systems that can be deployed aboard small robot submarines (micro-AUVs) to sample and analyse aquatic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Nightingale

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof P Martin

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of climate change mitigation technologies. It is essential to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement (Find out more here). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Wave Carpet: Protecting coastal zones while generating electricity

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

A submerged wave carpet is a deformable plate, or elastic mat, that can be used to extract the wave energy, and for mitigation of large waves in coastal areas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Ralf Deiterding. Project description. For the past 50 years the dominant rockets used in space have been hydrazine based chemical thrusters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Convective heat-transfer in turbulent boundary layers

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani and Sean Symon. Project description. The electrification of aircraft as an enabler for achieving our Net-Zero ambitions has been increasingly studied in recent years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ganapathisubramani

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Energy Harvester in Renewable Energy and Sensor Networks

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

In this project, we will develop an energy harvester capable of harvesting vibrational energy from the environment and converting it into electrical energy to power no-battery sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y Zhu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Structural health monitoring and conditioning of wind turbines via sensor fusion inspection

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) department in the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with Ilosta Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computational analysis of the flow through aerofoil cascades

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

One of the major global concerns is the environmental pollution from the burning of fossil fuels, and there is a growing awareness of the impact of emission from the shipping industry using fossil fuel as a power source. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Wind Turbine Control Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine control is necessary to ensure low maintenance costs and efficient performance. The control system also guarantees safe operation, optimizes power output, and ensures long structural life. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Aerodynamic optimization of wind farms

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind farms, as a main technology to convert wind energy into electricity faces challenges in improving its efficiency and reducing costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Power generation from fossil fuels still plays a central role in meeting our energy demand today and for the foreseeable future. They are at present the largest stationary sources of carbon dioxide emission. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes, Prof D Ingham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Ash Melting Behaviour and Deposition in Oxyfuel Biomass Combustion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The combustion of biomass is proposed as a “carbon neutral” alternative to fossil fuel utilisation and even a “carbon negative” technology when combined with Carbon Capture and Storage technologies such as oxyfuel combustion (Bio-CCS). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biomass Combustion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Biomass Combustion is an important renewable form of energy for power generation. Combined heat and power, CHP, is an efficient way of utilising this energy most effectively in units of 30 to 60 MW. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof W Nimmo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Emissions and ash behaviour during the combustion of torrefied biomass

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Torrefaction is a new technique of upgrading the quality of biomass as a fuel for power generation. The purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of the torrefaction on the combustion, pollutant emission and ash deposition of biomass. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This exciting fully funded PhD is sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered). This project will develop the new technology for wave-based thrust harvesting for various floating platforms for marine decarbonisation. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Yang, Dr L Lao

28 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In the era of Internet-of-Things (IoT), there will be an astronomical amount of data generated from numerous sensors worldwide. It is extremely insecure, power-inefficient, and time-consuming to transfer all the data between sensor nodes and computing units frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr M Trefzer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Building Baymax - Flexible Robot Skin: Smart sensors and algorithms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In this project, we aim to develop the next generation of household robots (not vacuum cleaners but multi-task robotic manipulators) that are safe to interact with, even for children and the elderly. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr J Zhu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 116 Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 116 Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels

Fluidised Bed Biomass combustion

Advanced oxy-coal combustion modelling and optimisation

Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Accelerating Micro-Reactor Development: Transforming Space and Earth Energy Systems

Autonomous Control of an Electric Vehicle for Improving Energy Efficiency

Microfluidics for Micro-AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles)

Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

Wave Carpet: Protecting coastal zones while generating electricity

Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

Convective heat-transfer in turbulent boundary layers

Energy Harvester in Renewable Energy and Sensor Networks

Structural health monitoring and conditioning of wind turbines via sensor fusion inspection

Computational analysis of the flow through aerofoil cascades

Advanced Wind Turbine Control Systems

Aerodynamic optimization of wind farms

Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

Ash Melting Behaviour and Deposition in Oxyfuel Biomass Combustion

Biomass Combustion

Emissions and ash behaviour during the combustion of torrefied biomass

Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation PhD

Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities

Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

Building Baymax - Flexible Robot Skin: Smart sensors and algorithms

We have 116 Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 116 Mechanical Engineering (power) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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